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Brent Zoucha Obituary

ZOUCHA-LCpl. Brent B., age 19, of Clarks, NE, died June 9, 2006 in Al An Bar Province, City of Al Bu Hardan Iraq while conducting combat operations against enemy forces.
Services are pending with Wagner Funeral Home of Central City and Clarks.

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Published by Omaha World-Herald on Jun. 12, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Brent Zoucha

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September 10, 2012

Gone too young and too soon, we have not forgotten him. He is still respected and honored.

Peggy Childers

June 10, 2012

June 9, 2012
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Brent B. Zoucha:
Always remembering Brent. "Some gave all."

Ginny

October 2, 2011

May God Bless you and Keep you in his Love. I wish to Thank You Lance CPL Brent Zoucha and your Family for Your Service in protecting our Country and us. Never to be Forgotten!

Peggy Childers

June 9, 2011

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Brent B. Zoucha:
Please accept my remembrance of Brent on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

February 17, 2011

THANK YOU LANCE Cpl. BRENT B. ZOUCHA FOR YOUR SERVICE. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN

Peggy Childers

June 9, 2010

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Brent B. Zoucha:
Remembering Brent on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Meghan Hammond

June 9, 2010

Today is the day our perfect world fell apart! Too many plans, too many chapters left un-written in your life! I love you and still can't forget... Missing you like crazy on this tragic day! Love you, Megsly! <3

Bill

May 30, 2010

I came across this the day before Memorial Day and still remember the news when it happened. I had met Brent twice, and for some reason, I remember both times. It was too soon for him to leave. To Meghan, for you to still talk with him now, as I had read of your relationship, is really great, something to be admired. May his memory live on, and may he rest in peace.

Missing you!

M H

May 19, 2010

Meghan Hammond

May 19, 2010

Brent! So here I am writing another paper for a class about us! I miss you, love you and will never forget. I saw your mom last weekend and made some plans with her. Four years and it still feels like yesterday.... Love you, Megsly

Linda Brodine

November 7, 2009

Today I am working on a slideshow of Nebraska KIA's for our annual Veterans Day program. I wanted to sign the guestbook and assure you that Lance Cpl. Brent Zoucha will be remembered by all of us on November 11.
Sincerely

Peggy Childers

June 10, 2009

To the family of Lance Cpl. Brent B. Zoucha:
Brent gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Kenna Larra

April 8, 2009

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Sincerely,
Kenna

In Memory of Brent Basil ~ (Debra Estep)

June 9, 2008

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.


The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”


I did not know Brent, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The Other Side

i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.

can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.

i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side

the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008


The Other Side –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol



Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b

May 30, 2008

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Lance Cpl Zoucha!

Jean Herrmann

May 26, 2008

On this Memorial Day this Marine family has Brent in our thoughts.. We havent forgotten nor will we ever forget his bravery

Semper Fi Brent
Your Brothers salute you

May 25, 2008

To The Zoucha Family and Friends

YOUR LOSS is The Great State of Nebraska's & America's as well.
I want to take the time to send a few words and Let you know Staff Lance Cpl. Brent b. Zoucha is remembered as a Hero and you are as well with Prayer for your Loss..
May your Memories with him and of him help to comfort you along with God's care.
There just is no word's to take away the loss you feel, for that I am sorry...
I thank you for America's freedom and mine and my families because of men and women like your Brent.
God Bless and Keep You in His Peace during these times of Great Loss.

-
The Family Lines of Lt. Presley Neville O'Bannon (A Marine who Raised the first American Flag on Foreign soil, Shores of Tripoli Hero) Proudly Salute: Lance Cpl. Brent b. Zoucha, YOUR & one of Our Special Gold Star Hero's, from Nebraska who gave his all and then gave more! For his extream service and bravery He stands as an Exceptional Man ... Bless those he served with ..
As His Fellow Comrades Stand Guard, Protect and Bless them Lord.


Rev. T. O'Bannon Brod

Jon Zoucha

November 7, 2007

Our prayers go out to your family.

Jacob Self

September 15, 2007

Im so sorry for your loss,zouch was a great man.Ill never forget him.

Tom Gugliuzza

September 7, 2007

My heartfelt sympathy to the Zoucha family in the loss of Brent. I did not know Brent, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Brent it has been over a year since you were taken. Please know that you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom

"To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~

August 18, 2007

There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.

Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.

I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.

REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

July 30, 2007

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Lance Cpl Zoucha and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Aunt of a Lance Cpl deploying soon

Tom Tomasek

July 2, 2007

I thank your son for serving his country as I thank the mothers of America who raise sons and daughters who continue to serve. May the good Lord ease your pain.

Theresa Stent

June 9, 2007

Dear Rita - Me and Travis are thinking of you today. Prayers to you and your family.
Sincerely,

Jean Herrmann

June 7, 2007

To Brents Family
This Marine family has not forgotten nor will we ever forget..
We are all family and we all must remember
We care and we love you all
Semper Fi

Bob and Mindy Gribble

June 6, 2007

Dear
Zoucha family,
As the parents of a Marine who served with your Brent in Iraq we are
writng to let you know our thoughts and prayers have been with you
often. They will be with you especially this Saturday, the first
anniversary of his death.
May you somehow find peace in knowing that he made the world a brighter
place for many and that he will never be forgotten.
Our support is with you always,
Bob and Mindy Gribble

Donna Scholl

February 28, 2007

“Greater love hath no man than this,
that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
John 15:13

My heart breaks for you in the loss of your child. You have my deepest sympathies and you have my prayers. May you find comfort in your beautiful memories and may you find peace in your new normal without him. God bless you.

My family and I are thankful for your son’s Bravery, Courage, Determination and Service to fight for our country and for our freedom. Your son paid the ultimate sacrifice and we are truly indebt to him. We thank all in our armed forces for the sacrifices made for us. All gave some and some gave all. Your son will not be forgotten, I promise.

Semper Fi – I love my Marines and my Marine families.

Proud Parents of a USMC American Hero -
LCpl. Michael D. Scholl – KIA 11-14-06 – Al Anbar Province, Iraq
Thank you God for blessing us and sharing Michael with us - I know
Michael is in Your Loving Care~along with his brothers Danny and Trenton~ while we are temporarily away from them all.

January 16, 2007

“Paid in Full”
To Honor The Service of Fallen and Injured Marines


Marines through and through, they paid the price
Six thousand miles away, we live the life
For which they paid with their blood, spirits and bodies
We will never forget what they paid in full

We hope and we pray that somehow their loved ones find comfort
In God, in the flag, in the memory of their loved ones’ bravery
They’re gone now but we see them still…proud, strong, willing
Covering each other’s backs… courageous, moving forward

What kind of love did they have for us to be willing
To give it all for the Black, White, Jew, Christian, Muslim?
We don’t comprehend but we honor you now and forever
You are Our Marines…some living…some not
Forever in our hearts we will cherish your lives

Lives too short yet immortal they’ll be
Highest brotherhood of the Few, the Proud
They stand at attention, and we gaze with awe
Some know their names not, but our admiration for them
Flows limitless within us, between us

They sacrificed their limbs or their lives
Freedom still rings, a soft sound across the miles
It tolls slowly; all of creation takes note
Of the lives that were lost for people unknown

Out of sight but not lost; forever among us
The starched blues marching straight
Toward the place where we will meet them
Many years from now…how we loved them…
Well done beloved Brothers and Sisters…You’ve paid it in full
Always Faithful Marines, You Have Paid it in Full

Bobbie Leopard

July 24, 2006

May God Bless you and all the family of your "Fallen Angel". I can relate to your sadness because my Grandson was killed in Iraq the same way as Brent was. I hope and pray that you can find the strength to go on without him in your physical lives but he will live forever in your memories. Remember the smiles and all the good times and they will carry you through until the day you will meet again. Thank God for all the young men and women that defend our great country everyday, asking nothing in return but our love and respect.

I fly an American flag and a Marine flag in my yard everyday for all of the fighting men and women and especially for all the "Fallen Angels". It will remain flying all the days of my life.

Be strong and know that he would not want you to be sad for a moment.

God Bless and keep you

Proud Marine Nana

Lcpl Kenneth James Butler

KIA 10-21-05 IRAQ

Kelly Lukens (Zanutto)

July 1, 2006

I am so sorry for your loss. My family lost our hero on 3/6/06 and he too was stationed in 29 Palms. Adam was from the 3/7 and was scheduled to come home in April. I know that there are no words that can ease the pain....I wish there was something I could do or say to make things a bit easier. Please know that you are not alone and your son and brother is not forgotten....he is a true hero and our heros will live in us always.

-Proud Sister of Marine Cpl. Adam O. Zanutto

Patricia USAF RET

June 30, 2006

I am so sorry for your loss. My son served in Iraq. I know what you felt while he was away. I wish your sons’ service to his country did not end this way. I hope one day soon that all of the service men and women can come home safe and sound. My heart breaks for the families who are faced with the loss of their child. America is also missing these children and we are thankful for them for protecting the freedoms we know and love. May your son and all fallen service members rest in peace. God bless you for son’s service. May you find peace and strength to carry on.

Lauren Mehl

June 27, 2006

I may not have known your son, but I would like to tell you that he was a hero. He served his country well. I only wish you the best and i will kepp you all in my thoughts and in my prayers. I know that this is not easy for you all but your hero is now and for always be with you and your family where ever you go. Is watching you and he will keep you safe just like what he did with the country. Your son loved you all. Do not ever forget him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless.

Connie Wright

June 27, 2006

" Call out our name, as the years go by, Remember us and we shall never die." We will be saying Brent's name at the Lincoln Memorial Gardens candlelight service in Lincoln, next Memorial Day, along with all Veterans- Active or In Active who have died from the area. We will never forget the sacrifice that over 1 million U.S. Veterans have made as they fought and died to preserve our country and our freedom- Keeper of the Names

Eric Melgares

June 26, 2006

My son served with Brent in Western Iraq. Gen. George C. Patton once stated, "Don't mourn that these brave men died, but be glad that such men lived" Our thoughts and prayers are with you

ROBYN GARSIDE

June 24, 2006

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS. KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. THERE JUST AREN'T ENOUGH WORDS HERE ON EARTH TO EASE YOUR SORROW I KNOW. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON FOR YOU. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI



A PROUD MARINE MOM

June 23, 2006

To the Family of Lance Cpl. Brent B. Zoucha;

My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courgeous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life. We lost a son 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday.

I know first hand there are no words right now that will bring you the comfort and peace you need. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you mourn this loss. We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with. I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally, but none of these courageous men and women will be forgotten. They will never be able to be replaced, but sometime, someday your loving memories will help to sustain you. This courageous soldier will forever now be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well. To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is those wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever. If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero. God Bless this courageous soldier and family.

Pam Adams (SFC Brent Adams, KIA 12/1/05 Ramadi, Iraq)

[email protected]

(Millersville, PA )

Wesley Flott

June 22, 2006

Jesus said "Greater love hath no man, than he lay down his life for his friends". My gratitude to Brent's friends and family for one of our nations finest.

Pat Canfall

June 21, 2006

My condolences to the Zoucha family.

Brent may you rest in peace. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. You have earned your golden halo and wings. May you continue to soar in the heavenly clouds up above.

Angie Schaaf

June 20, 2006

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

linda munoz

June 20, 2006

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Albert Sims

June 20, 2006

Rita,



With all our heart we express our deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of Brent. I can only imagine what you must be going through. Yet, we also express our deepest gratitude to Brent for offering the ultimate as a representative of all of us in this country. We are so sorry and offer our prayers to all of you and ask that God holds you and Brent in his loving hands.



Albert and Jane

Deb Wheeler

June 20, 2006

Although I don't know your son or his family, I want to express my deepest sympathy to you. We are so proud of the young men and women that serve our country with such great pride and admiration. I will have a Mass said for your son at our local parish in Lincoln. Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.

God Bless All of You.

Bonnie Richards

June 20, 2006

God Bless Brent B. Zoucha. Prayers to Brent and his family and friends. I am so sorry for your loss.

The Mahers

June 20, 2006

May the Lord embrace you during this time and his loving arms give you comfort. Your son paid the ultimate price for the freedom of others.

Beth

June 19, 2006

Dear Zoucha Family,



While I have no son, I grieve for your's

I've never lost a loved one in war, but many have served.

I don't know your pain, but I hope I can ease it,

By letting you know how honored I am, to have my freedom defended by your son who has made the ultimate sacrafice.

His life was not in vain - God be with you.

Claire Zawistowski

June 19, 2006

Dear Zoucha Family,

Even though we have never met I feel as if we are part of a "family". My daughter's fiancee was killed by an IED in Iraq on Oct. 3, 2005. It is my prayer that you will feel God holding you as close to His heart as he has held my family these past months. May you know His comfort and peace as you face the difficult days ahead.

In God's Grace,

Judy Keuten

June 19, 2006

God bless your family. God bless Brent. Americans everywhere are thankful for our young men like Brent who so bravely defend our country and our rights. God be with you in this difficult time.

June 18, 2006

God Bless Brent Zoucha Family.

Thank you for your love of America

Brent.

liz nowak

June 18, 2006

condolences to the Zoucha family -thanks for the service to our country-

Bill & Lynn Bartlett

June 18, 2006

God Bless you all and my heart goes out to you and your family. You allowed your precious son to fight for this country, and to this we are very grateful. Rest assured that your fine son died a a brave hero. God bless all the soldiers who are fighting for our country and to all those who paid with their lives.

lyndsey wendt

June 18, 2006

thank you for serving our country, may you rest in peace.

Tracy

June 18, 2006

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Lee Sirotnak

June 18, 2006

Please accept the condolences of this Marine family. We will honor Brent and his sacrifice by remembering him in our prayers of thanksgiving, and will keep his loved ones in our prayers that you find peace and comfort in the Lord. Semper Fi.

BILL MALISZEWSKI

June 18, 2006

REST AT EASE MY DEAR FRIEND AND MAY THE LORD SHINE ON YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. THANK YOU FOR THE BRAVE MAN YOU ARE

Jean Herrmann

June 17, 2006

To the Zoucha Family

My Grandson Aaron graduated with Brent from 1104.. We are all heart sick and words cannot even begin to say how sorry we all are..No words can comfort at a time like this.. May God wrap his arms around you and hold you .. Let the tears fall in his lap and he will dry them for you..Semper Fi Brent..Our American Hero

June 17, 2006

Rest in peace dear soldier.

My heart aches for your family and loved ones. But the ache does not diminish the pride and thankfulness I feel for such honorable and brave actions of a young man.

To say thank you seems so limited.

God Bless and keep you.

Theresa Stent

June 17, 2006

To Brent's Family:

My son, Travis Stent was in boot camp with yours last year about this time. He slept in the "rack" next to his. I am Travis's Mother. We cannot express the shock and grief that we feel for your family at this time. We are so very thankful - that because of the ultimate sacrifice your beloved son made, people as myself are free.



Kindest regards,

Theresa Stent

Sheila Taylor

June 17, 2006

Thank you for having such a wonderful son who would give his life for our freedom and protection. God bless your family.

Sheila Taylor

Hallam, NE

Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)

June 16, 2006

Rest in peace at your last post in paradise.

Yolanda Valdez

June 16, 2006

To Brents' Family - I understand what you are experiencing and feeling. No amount of words can ease the pain of your loss. We know firsthand there are no words of comfort at this time. Just know that there are Marine families across the USA who is experiencing your loss and pain.



Brent - My family and I are thankful for the Bravery, Courage, Determinination and Service to fight for our country, (our freedom) from you, my son and all the others in our armed forces for the sacrifice made for us. You all will not be forgotten.



May he rest in peace knowing that he was loved and remembered by those who knew him as well as strangers who admired his courage and sacrifice? My deepest condolences, sympathy and prayers go out to the entire family. May God grant you peace, strength and comfort? I will keep your family in my prayers along with all the families of our American Hero’s. Another Fallen Hero --Thank you.



Once a Marine, Always a Marine!

Yesterday, Today, Forever – Semper Fi - Marines!



Proud Marine Mom

(LCpl. Nicholas S. Perez – KIA 9-3-04 – Al Anbar Province, Iraq)

Bruce Slaven

June 16, 2006

I am deeply saddened for the loss of your son. As a neighboring Nebraskan, I also lost my son in Iraq the same day. I hope they come home together because I would be proud to shake your hand. Our sons now are forever together on their journey.

I can only pray that you find comfort in the difficult times as our hearts and prayers go out to your family. Your son will always be there as your guardian angel.

Semper Fi, young warrior.

Linda Flannery

June 15, 2006

To the family fo Lance Cpl Zoucha

I did not know your son, but my heart grieves for your loss.

I am grateful to you all for sharing your beloved Brent with America. I know that fear of sending a young Marine overseas to a foreign country to fight, my 2 sons are also Marines and by the Grace of God they have returned.

Brent will not be forgotten, I will remember him in my prayers.

My flag flies in his honor.

Joshua and April Morales

June 15, 2006

To Brent's family and friends-

My family and I are praying for you and your family during this difficult time. We send our deepest empathy as we lost our Marine on 11/30/05 in Fallujah. We are comforted to know that our Marines are serving their country with such honor and bravery. We are so proud of our Marines and all of our other service men and women for all that they have done and continue to do to keep us safe and to give us the freedom we have that so many take for granted.

They are true Heroes and need to always be remembered for their selflessness and sacrifice to better our world. We will forever be united in the loss of our heros. We are so sorry for your loss and hope our words will ease some of the pain, and maybe fill some of your emptiness.

Yesterday, Today, Forever – Semper Fi - Marines!

Our sincerest gratitude for their bravery-

The family of Cpl. William "Billy" Taylor

2/6 WPNS

KIA outside of Fallujah 11/30/05

Alday

June 15, 2006

Members of the Alday family would like to send out our thoughts and prayers to you and your family and to Derrick most of all. We thank you Derrick for all you and your brother have done for us. We know you have been through a lot and seen a lot. Your brother and Zack will be missed greatly. We have heard Zack speak of all of you and we would like to keep in touch.

Randal kramer

June 15, 2006

" No greater love hath any man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friend" John 15:13



Semper Fi

USMC 83-87

Garnet Jenkins

June 15, 2006

Rest Well in the Hands of God, Young Hero.

Please know you will Be Loved and Missed. Never Forgotten.

I am the sister of a Fallen Hero, from the Vietnam war. May God's Blessings be with your Loved ones. Romans 8:18

J and T

June 15, 2006

You are a beautiful Angel in Heaven now, along side my brother. Rest in Peace Devil Dog.

Sister of a Fallen Marine

J and T USMC NC

Mark and Karen Zook (parents of Cpl. Ian T. Zook, KIA 10/12/2004)

June 15, 2006

Dear Zoucha Family,

Brent must have been an amazing young man to serve his country at such a young age. The sorrow we have for your family is deep and heartfelt. We understand the pain you are now experiencing, for our own son was killed in Iraq some 20 months ago. In fact, he served with your son Derek. The journey you are now on is long and hard. Please know that if you ever need some understanding support we are here for you. We can be contacted through the Uhles family.

With love from fellow parents of fallen Marines,

Tina Snyder

June 14, 2006

Our prayers are with you. To lose a child is the worst thing in the world. My husband and I lost two of our children, Gunner age 3 and Sierra 3 months, in a house fire last September. Cherish the memories that you have. They will help you get through this. God bless you.

June 14, 2006

I want to give all my condolences to the Zoucha family and the community of Clarks, god bless you all.

June 14, 2006

Thank you for sacrificing your life for somthing you believed in.

Kay Richardson

June 14, 2006

I would like to thank you for such a wonderful son who has made our country free. My heart and love goes out to you and your family.

June 14, 2006

Thank you for allowing your son to serve this great nation. It is because of Brave men and women like him, I am allowed to have my freedom. God Bless you and your family during this time.

John E. Mahan

June 14, 2006

May God comfort you and bless you for the loss of your son. Please know that all parents with children serving their country share your greif and sadness. God bless your son for his love of country, family and his selflessness in serving us all.

cindy shuck

June 13, 2006

I am so saddened by the loss of another hero. God bless you all in this time of grief and know that the prayers of the nation are with the family. THANK YOU brent for your patriotism!!!!

June 13, 2006

God be with you during this time of loss. Brent.. Thank you so very much for your bravery and honor.. I applaud all who serve this wonderful country!

June 13, 2006

I am sorry for the loss of your son. His death is not in vain and there are many people thankful for his sacrafice to help others.

CW3 Thomas Cerny

June 13, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Kathy Sukovaty

June 13, 2006

Sorry for your loss. God bless him for his love of country...

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